Onion vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Onion and Bell pepper
- Onion has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
- Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 81% more than Onion.
- Bell pepper contains 2 times less Sugar than Onion. Onion contains 4.24g of Sugar, while Bell pepper contains 2.4g.
Food varieties used in this article are Onions, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +986.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1750% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
~equal in
Water
~93.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +62.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +69.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +15.2% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 0.86g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 80.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 2.94g |
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| Carbs | 9.34g | 4.64g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Calcium | 23mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 175mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 4.24g | 2.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 370IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.37mg |
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| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.122mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 7.4µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.058g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.062g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.024mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.039mg | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.092mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.036mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.01mg |
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| Fructose | 1.29g | 1.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)